Recreational Vehicle Towing - GMC Sierra Denali 1500 2023 Owner's Manual

404 Vehicle Care
dead and/or Electric Parking Brake is not
released, the vehicle will not move. Try to
jump start the vehicle with a known good
12-volt battery, shift the car into
N (Neutral), and release the Electric
Parking Brake. Refer to Jump Starting -
North America 0 400.
If jump starting is unsuccessful, the vehicle
will not move. Tire skates or dollies must be
used under the non-rolling tires to prevent
vehicle damage.
Front Attachment Points
The vehicle is equipped with specific
attachment points to be used to pull the
vehicle onto a flatbed car carrier from a flat
road surface. Do not use these attachment
points to pull the vehicle from snow, mud
or sand.

Recreational Vehicle Towing

Recreational vehicle towing means towing
the vehicle behind another vehicle, such as a
motor home. The two most common types
of recreational vehicle towing are dinghy
and dolly towing. Dinghy towing is towing
the vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground. Dolly towing is towing the vehicle
with two wheels on the ground and two
wheels on a dolly.
Here are some important things to consider
before recreational vehicle towing:
Before towing the vehicle, become
familiar with the local laws that apply to
recreational vehicle towing. These laws
may vary by region.
The towing capacity of the towing
vehicle. Read the tow vehicle
manufacturer's recommendations.
How far the vehicle can be towed. Some
vehicles have restrictions on how far and
how long the vehicle can be towed.
Whether the vehicle has the proper
towing equipment. See your dealer or
trailering professional for additional
advice and equipment recommendations.
Whether the vehicle is ready to be towed.
Just as preparing the vehicle for a long
trip, make sure the vehicle is prepared to
be towed.
Follow the tow vehicle manufacturer s
instructions. See your dealer or trailering
professional for additional advice and
equipment recommendations.
Caution
Use of a shield mounted in front of the
vehicle grille could restrict airflow and
cause damage to the transmission. The
repairs would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. If using a shield, only
use one that attaches to the towing
vehicle.